Expansion / Modernisation Project
Expansion / Modernisation Project
Expansion / Modernisation Project
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (SPB), the flagship company belonging to 'ESVIN
GROUP', operates an integrated pulp, paper and paper board Mill at Pallipalayam, Erode-638
007, District Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India. SPB, incorporated in June 1960, was promoted by
Seshasayee Brothers (Pvt) Limited in association with a foreign collaborator M/s Parsons and
Whittemore, South East Asia Inc., USA. After commencement of commercial production,
having fulfilled their performance guarantee obligations, the foreign collaborators withdrew
in 1969. Main promoters of the Company as on date are a group of companies belonging to
the ESVIN group headed by Mr. N Gopalaratnam.
SPB, incorporated in June 1960, was promoted by Seshasayee Brothers (Pvt) Limited in
association with a foreign collaborator M/s Parsons and Whittemore, South East Asia Inc.,
USA. After commencement of commercial production, having fulfilled their performance
guarantee obligations, the foreign collaborators withdrew in 1969. Main promoters of the
Company as on date are a group of companies belonging to the ESVIN group headed by Mr.
N Gopalaratnam.
The Plant capacity was expanded to 35000 tpa in 1967-68, by modification of PM-2 and
addition of a third Paper Machine (PM-3). The cost of the expansion scheme, at Rs 34
Millions, was part financed by All India Financial Institutions (Rs 31 Millions).
In the second stage of expansion, undertaken in 1976, capacity was enhanced to 55000 tpa,
through addition of a 60 tpd new Paper Machine (PM-4). Cost of the project, including cost
of a Chemical Recovery Boiler and other facilities for enhanced requirement of utilities, was
estimated at Rs. 176 Millions. The same was part financed by term loans from Institutions
and Banks to the extent of Rs. 145 Millions and the balance out of internal generation.
SPB undertook various equipment balancing and modernisation programmes, since then, for
improving its operating efficiency, captive power generation capacity, etc., upto 1992-93.
Exports performance
SPB's exports are nearly 20% of its production and is a significant exporter in the Indian
Paper Industry. Due to its excellent export performance, SPB has been awarded 'Golden
Export House' status.
Awards
Environmental Protection
The Company attaches paramount importance to the conservation and improvement of the
environment. In its efforts to improve the environmental protection measures, the Company
has installed:
m two Electro Static Precipitators for its Boilers to control dust emissions
m an Anaerobic lagoon for high BOD liquid effluents
m a Secondary Treatment System for liquid effluents and
m an Electro Static Precipitator and Cascade Evaporator to the Recovery Boiler.
These facilities will ensure sustained compliance by the Company of the pollution control
norms prescribed by the Pollution Control Authorities.
ISO 9001/ IS0 14001 Accreditation
The Company's quality systems continue to be covered by the "ISO 9001" accreditation
awarded by Det Norske Veritas, The Netherlands.
The Company has also been accredited with "ISO 14001" certification by Det Norske
Veritas, The Netherlands, for its Environmental Quality Systems.
MF I And MF II Products
MG Products
Yankee Products
MF III Products
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SCOPE
Channels of distribution are important to the company due to the following reasons
Intendors are specialists in what they do and and can often perform tasks better than
companies who do not have distribution experience . intendors attempting to handle too many
things aspects of distribution may end up with exhausting company resources as they learn how to
distribute
Not only are channel members able to reduce distribution cost by being experienced at what they do
they often perform their job more rapidly resulting in in faster product delivery
Intenders have to understand what customers want in their shopping experience .resellers within
the channel of distribution serve 2 very important needs
> They give customers product they want bypurchasing from many suppliers
> They make it convenient to purchase by making products available in single location.
A channel of distribution is regarded as the important part of an organization and its scope in
marketing is wider
Chapter 4
Research Methodology and Limitation
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Out of 475 employees in the organization a sample of 100 respondents were selected
for the study by way of random sampling. The sample of 100 included employees working in
various departments such as warehouse, packing, laying, designing, etc.
A research design is the basic plan that guides the data collection and
analysis phases of the research project. It is the framework, which specifies the type of
information to be collected, the sources of data, and the data collection procedure. A good
collection procedure will make sure that the information gathered is consistent with the study
objectives and that the data collected by accurate and economic procedures.
The objective of research project logically determines the characteristics desired in the
research design. Before starting any study of research the researcher anticipates the needs and
the circumstances of the proposed project and decides in advance what to obtain and what to
do if a research design has to serve well, for this different aspects of the project have to be
considered and the working plans and schedules should be prepared.
The main aim of the study is that to gain the knowledge about the concept of the Channels of
distribution.Through studies understood that Channels of distribution.of the SPB Ltd satisfied
with workers. The survey method is used as it is the best suited method for descriptive
research. So survey method is used for the study. The preparation of a research plan for a
study aid in establishing direction to the study and knowledge of exactly what has to be done,
how it has to be done.
The research design constitutes the blueprint for the collection, measurement and analysis of
data. It aids the researcher in the allocation of his limited resources by posing crucial choices.
Research design is the plan and structure of investigation so conceived as to obtain answers
to research questions. The plan is the overall scheme or program of the research. It includes
an outline of what the investigator will do from writing hypothesis and their operational
implications to the final analysis of data. A structure is the frame work research design
expresses both the structure of the research problem and the plan of investigation used to
obtain empirical evidence on relations of the problem.
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Sample size defines how many people need to be surveyed for the particular study. Large
samples give more reliable results than small samples. However it is not necessary to sample
the entire target population or even a substantial portion to achieve reliable results. The
sample size taken for this study is 100 respondents who are employees of SPB Ltd
As the study was based on ³channels of distribution had to collect first hand information from
the manager through personal interview method and also got the information in between the
employees through questionnaire
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No research work can be undertaken without the co-operation of the respondents, who are
interviewed from which data was collected through questionnaire. Therefore, respondents
play an important role in these types of studies. The data collected were through
questionnaire. The employees of SPB Ltd have filled the questionnaire.
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Collection of facts and figures about a phenomenon is one of the most important steps for any
study whether it is related to business, management, economics, or natural sciences.
Collection of data refers to systematic recording of results either by counting or by
enumeration. The entire structure of statistical analysis for any enquiry is based on systematic
collection of data. Broadly speaking there are two types of data
Primary Data
Secondary Data
Primary data is collected for the first time by investigators to serve a particular purpose. Such
a data is of original nature, the sources from where these data can be collected are known as
primary sources. Primary data can be collected by the following methods:
Direct Personal Interview
Indirect Oral Interview
Mailed Questionnaire Method
Schedule sent through Enumerators
In this report the primary data has been collected by personal interview as well as
questionnaire
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Secondary data refers to the data, which is originally collected and published by
authorities other than who require it. Such data is already available in some government
publications, research study, journals, newspapers and magazines. It is observed that
presently in large number of investigations secondary data are generally used because of the
availability of large amount of reliable published data from the above said resources. You can
save time and money by utilizing existing information, research must be very careful in using
secondary data; a careful scrutiny has to be made. Secondary data has enabled the researcher
to compare the previous data and the present data. Secondary data was collected from
Company Profile, Boucher and other books.
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There was a fear among the employees to reveal their personal feelings.
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1 Male 40 40
2 Female 60 60
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From the above table it can be observed that 60% of the respondent employees
are female and 40% of the employees are male. Hence it is seen that majority of the
employees are female
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No of
Sl No Particulars respondents Percentage
1 1-2 years 60 60
2 2-3years 30 30
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3 years 10 10
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From the above table it can be inferred that 60% of the employees are having 1-2 years
and 30% of employees are having 2-3 years and only 10%of the employees have more than 3 years
experience.
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JOB INTERESTING
No of
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Person
1 interested 85 85
2 Not interested 15 15
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From the above table shows that 85% of the employees are interesting in their job and
15% of employees are not interesting in their job
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No of
Sl No Particulars respondent Percentage
Person
1 satisfied 25 25
2 Dissatisfied 50 50
3 Acceptable 25 25
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From the above table understood that 25% of the employees are satisfied in their salary,
50%are dissatisfied and 25% are acceptable. Majority of the employees are not happy with their
salary
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No of
Sl No Particulars respondent Percentage
Person
1 satisfied 75 75
2 Dissatisfied 2 2
3 Acceptable 23 23
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It can be observed that the above table 75%of the respondents are highly satisfied with
the incentives, 2% dissatisfied &23% are acceptable.
T No 6
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
No of
Sl No Particulars respondent Percentage
Person
1 satisfied 60 60
2 Dissatisfied 13 13
3 Acceptable 27 27
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From the above table shows that 60% of the respondents are highly satisfied with the promotional
activities, 27% have acceptable and 13% of the respondents are dissatisfied. Hence it can be inferred
that majority of the response of the employees have a high satisfactory level on the present
promotional activities.
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No of
Sl No Particulars respondent Percentage
1 Yes 0 0
2 No 100 100
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From the above chart understood that in the case of remuneration there is a difference between
male and female. Some of the employees are disagreed with it.
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T nng P o
No of
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2 No 0 0
T II IDED
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From the above table it is clear that all the employees satisfied with their training
provided.100% of employees, the opinion is that they are provided training. So it can be inferred
from the majority͛s opinion that the company provides training facility to its work force.
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E.S.I P o
Sl No Particulars No of respondent Percentage
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From the above table gives an idea that the company provide all the employees to ESI
T No 10
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No of
Sl No Particulars respondent Percentage
1 satisfied 90 90
2 dissatisfied 0 0
3 acceptable 10 10
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From the above table it can be inferred that 90% of the respondents are highly satisfied
with medical and first aid facilities,10% are acceptable and no one is dissatisfied in this. So it can
inferred that majority of the respondents are highly satisfied with medical and first aid facilities.
T No 11
No of
Sl No Particulars respondent Percentage
2 No 0 0
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From the above table it can be seen that all the employees of the opinion is that they
are provided with provident fund.
T No 12
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
1 satisfied 55 55
2 dissatisfied 30 30
3 acceptable 15 15
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From the above table it is understood that 55% respondents are satisfied in the retirement
benefits and 30% are dissatisfied and remaining 15% are acceptable. Hence it is clear that mostly
respondents are satisfied with the retirement benefits provided by the company.
T No13
FACTORY ACT
1 satisfied 65 65
2 dissatisfied 10 10
3 acceptable 25 25
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From the above chart shows that 65% of the employees are satisfied with the factory act.25% of the
employees are dissatisfied, &10%are acceptable. Majority of the employees are satisfied with the
factory act.
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From the above chart gives the idea that all the employees are satisfied with the transport facility.
T No15
CANTEEN FACILITY
1 satisfied 0 0
2 dissatisfied 80 80
3 acceptable 20 20
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From the chart gives the clear idea that employees are not satisfied with
Canteen facility.
Chapter 6
Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion
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Company used to have annual meeting with indentors but it would change with
monthly baisis meeting are made in thrice in a year but it is recommended to have a
monthly meeting so that it would help to improve the efficiency of the company
At present the company depends on the private agencies for transport but it is
recommended to have a transport of their own it was found that the company spends
more money on transportation if they are having transportation facility of their own
transportation cost can be reduced
Better supervision is required on the indentors because they enjoy more freedom
.indentors are treated as promoters ,strength of SPB . they have more responsibility in
maintaining companys goodwill . so better supervision will create good efficiency
indentors
Company must focus more on exporting .if economic crisis in domestic market
occur then company can sell their product in foreign market
Company should give compliment to the indentors.this is not to improves the sales
but to make indentors to stick to the company
To provide better remuneration to male and female.
To give motivation to the employees to improve their work.
There is need of promoting recreational activities among the Employees
Special programme must be started for creating awareness among the employees
related to labour laws.
To increase the present scale of wages to the employees.
Provide more add programs for the Brand
Lower pricing strategy are to be implemented
The company can improve the workers condition by providing the canteen facility
with in the campus
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The study was conducted at SPB Ltd ³The Channels of DistributionM SPB Ltd
product limited is one among the leading producers of Papers in Asia. They have got a very
good brand image. Primary and secondary data collected were analyzed in the lights of
objective set for study from the survey report, it was found that majority of the respondents
are happy in dealing with SPB Ltd and are satisfied. Respondents have satisfactory opinion
about SPB Ltd price¶s quality, technical support, supply etc. for maintaining and improving
the level satisfaction modification and updating should be done in a timely manner. Better
pricing policy, frequent customer and stockiest meet, updating latest technology will help in
doing so. Channels of distribution an important resources for any organization and to raise
their morale and their productivity, they should be provided with certain basic amenities and
service despite their wages The study on employee welfare at SPB Ltd was a good
experience to we. All the employees and management cope up with we and to give the
information regarding our topic. All the employees are satisfied with the employee
distribution activity in the firm. The data collected are analyzed scientifically and get result
Promotional measures are good enough, but still more innovative and attractive promotional
measures will help in raising the sincere level of work and also helps in finding new Research
work.